Thunder's Paul George undergoes left knee scope; out six-to-eight weeks

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball as Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) defends during the first half of game six of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Vivint Smart Home Arena.(Photo: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports)

Oklahoma City Thunder fans got their answer when Paul George's Instagram story from Wednesday curiously showed a smiling George in a hospital bed with the caption "good spirits."

The Thunder later announced that George underwent a left knee scope that will sideline him for six to eight weeks before he returns to normal offseason activities.

After the Thunder's stunning first-round exit to the Utah Jazz this postseason, the biggest question looming over the franchise was whether George would re-sign with them this offseason

George spoke positively about his time in Oklahoma City on numerous occasions and lauded playing alongside Russell Westbrook. But their meek showing in the playoffs coupled with his Game 6 line (five points on 2-of-16 shooting) sent the Thunder into the offseason on an unpleasant note. At the same time, a first-round exit was exactly what the Los Angeles Lakers had wanted to see with their sights set on George this free agency.

A fan dressed up as Star Wars character Chewbacca watches the Boston Celtics play the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Aaron Doster, Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports